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Burning car sparks 40-acre brush fire in Burbank, forcing evacuations
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andres Gutierrez , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fire is reported to have burned approximately 40 acres of land.
A brush fire broke out above Burbank, prompting evacuations in the area. The fire is reported to have burned approximately 40 acres of land. Crews were able to stop the spread of the fire on Saturday. The cause of the fire is linked to a burning car, according to available information. Further details about the incident can be found through FOX 11 Los Angeles , the source of this information.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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